Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Vikas Yojana (PMVDY - Tribal Forest Enterprise)
प्रधानमंत्री वन धन विकास योजना (जनजातीय वन उपज उद्यम)
Ministry / Dept: Ministry of Tribal Affairs / TRIFED • Agency: TRIFED / State Forest Dept / Gram Sabha / Forest Rights Committees
📋 Scheme Objective & Overview
Flagship scheme under Ministry of Tribal Affairs & TRIFED providing ₹15 Lakhs 100% grant to establish Van Dhan Vikas Kendras in forest Gram Sabhas for value addition, packaging, and commercial sale of Minor Forest Produce (honey, amla, tamarind, mahua, lac, sal seeds).
💰 Key Financial Benefits & Subsidy Details
- ✓₹15,00,000 direct 100% government grant per Van Dhan Vikas Kendra (no repayment required).
- ✓Grant covers toolkits, primary processing machinery, drying sheds, packaging equipment, and initial working capital.
- ✓Increases tribal gatherer incomes by 3x to 4x through scientific processing and brand packaging.
- ✓Guaranteed purchase and national marketing support via 'Tribes India' outlets and retail e-commerce.
🎯 Who is Eligible? (Eligibility Criteria)
- •Clusters of approximately 300 tribal forest produce gatherers organized into 15 SHGs.
- •Operates within Scheduled Areas, Tribal Gram Panchayats, or forest fringe villages.
- •Resolution passed by the Gram Sabha approving the Van Dhan Self Help Group formation.
Age Requirement: 18 to 70 years.
Education Qualification: None required (Tribal MFP gatherers & forest dwellers)
📑 Mandatory Documents Required Checklist
Scanned PDF / Copies🚀 Step-by-Step Application Procedure
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Vikas Yojana (PMVDY - Tribal Forest Enterprise))
What is the maximum loan limit under Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Vikas Yojana (PMVDY - Tribal Forest Enterprise)?
Eligible applicants can avail up to ₹15 Lakhs 100% Capital Grant per Van Dhan Vikas Kendra (VDVK) in financial assistance from authorized partner banks.
How much capital subsidy is provided?
The scheme provides 100% Central Capital Grant (₹15 Lakhs per 300 gatherers cluster) credited directly to the loan bank account upon milestone verification.
Is collateral security or mortgage required?
Zero collateral or security required (Direct grant to tribal enterprise).
Ready to apply for Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Vikas Yojana (PMVDY - Tribal Forest Enterprise)?
Submit your online application through the official government portal.
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